Stream
Scavenger Hunt 

4-H Family Adventures in Nature Challenges for
Central Illinois

National Park Service
Junior Ranger Program
activities for becoming a junior ranger at any national park

Illinois Audubon
Nature Quizzes
have fun & test your knowledge
​of our natural world

50 Things to Do Outside
With Children

1000 Hours Outside
hundreds of outdoor ideas and hiking prompts including
1000 Hours Outside
​Challenge Trackers

Discover the Forest
wide variety of easy-to-use,
family-friendly ​activities for
​enjoying the outdoors

Illinois Department
of Natural Resources Publications
outdoor activities, posters & brochures

National Wildlife Federation Ranger Rick
Nature Notebook
activities for helping children learn about the natural world

Together in Nature:
​Pathways To A Stronger,
​Closer Family
outdoor ideas and activities for
family ​bonding with children
​of all ages

Seasonal Bingo Games
Spring Walk Bingo
Summer Stroll Bingo
Fall Walk Bingo
Winter Walk Bingo

33 Things to Do
Before You're 1

33 Things to Do
Before You're 2

33 Things to Do
Before You're 3

49 Things To Do
Before You're 5

51 Things To Do
Before You're 12

100 Things to Do
Before You're 12

National Forest Service
​Adventure Guide for Children
activities for becoming a junior forest ranger

US Forest Service Kids
​activities with Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and more ​

Thriving Through Nature,
Fostering Children's
​Executive Function Skills
nature-based activities for improving executive function in children of all ages

Discovery Booklets
younger children
OR
older children

Walking in the Forest
Family Activities
(name that tree, evegreens in winter, ecosystems, seeds, how plants grow, fallen logs,  invasive species, tree cookies, tree lifecycle, leaves)

Exploring a Local Park
Family Activities
(name that tree, value of a tree, tree health, tree parts, pollution search, adopt a tree, tree buds, signs of fall, and more!)

In Your Own Backyard
Family Activities with Trees

Sharing Nature Activities

Leave No Trace
Quick Activities

5 Fall Hiking Ideas for Kids

Seasonal Activities
Spring/Summer:  beetles, mud, fireflies, birds, ponds, milkweed, peepers and more
​Fall:  bats, pinecones, pumpkins, hibernation, leaves and more
Winter:  ​read tracks in the snow, learn how snow forms, identify trees in winter and more

Illinois River Birding Guide

Green Hour Program
resources and ideas to encourage children to ​spend an hour per day learning and playing in nature

Nature Clubs ​for Families
​Took Kit
ideas and help for creating
​a family nature club

Get Outdoors with Your Family Activity Sheet

Peace Corps
Environmental Activities

When You Can't Get Outside Family Nature Activities

Around Your Home
Family Conservation Activities 

Project Wild Resources

Aquatic Wild Resources

Growing Up Wild Resources

Learn about Cranes
​activities from the International Crane Foundation

Create a Folding Poem

The Art of Sauntering
games and activities for hiking